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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,581.09, 14,373.45 and 3,009.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,581.09, 14,373.45 and 3,009.15 is: 4,514.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,581.09 : 14,373.45 = 3,009.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,581.09/14,373.45 = 3,009.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,581.09x = 14,373.45 × 3,009.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,581.09x = 43,251,867.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,251,867.07/9,581.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,514.30

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